Leadington Missouri Map

About Leadington, Missouri

Leadington is a locality in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 901. The population density is 356.4 people per km². Leadington is located at 37.8403°N, 90.4918°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63601.

Leadington rests in a valley cradled by the rolling Ozark hills, a place where the verdant green of summer often gives way to the fiery hues of autumn. It lies 44.7 miles south-south-west of Oakville, MO (from Oakville, MO: bearing 193°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-west of Farmington. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes and broad, fertile bottoms, carved by the slow, persistent work of water. Here, the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and the rustle of leaves, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands. The sky above Leadington, especially in the late afternoon, can deepen to a bruised, radiant purple, a breathtaking spectacle that paints the quiet streets in fleeting color. The history of Leadington is deeply entwined with the rich mineral deposits that once fueled a vibrant mining economy, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, practical architecture and resilient spirit. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the town's character and in the lingering scent of coal dust that occasionally drifts on the breeze. Today, the local economy finds its rhythm in agriculture and a growing number of small businesses, serving a population that values neighborly connection. The nearby St. Francois River, a ribbon of cool water winding through the landscape, offers a place of quiet contemplation and recreation, its banks a favorite spot for those seeking respite from the day's endeavors.

About This Leadington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Leadington, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Leadington and St. Francois County.

Detailed location data for Leadington includes the ZIP code (63601), telephone area code (816), county seat of St. Francois County (Farmington), and school district assignment (Central R-III School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Leadington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.